Success Stories

Every house comes with a story. Some sellers inherited a home they didn’t want to manage. Others were moving, downsizing, tired of being a landlord, or running out of time with the bank. Here are a few of the families across Augusta and the CSRA we’ve helped. Not every seller wants their house online, so some stories have photos and some don’t. We never share names, addresses or sale prices.

Renovated brick ranch home in Hephzibah, GAAfter
The same Hephzibah ranch home before Longleaf bought itBefore

Hephzibah, GA

Selling a House With a Title Problem

The challenge: A complicated title issue that had to be cleared before the house could sell.

What we did: We worked with the closing attorney until it was resolved, kept the family updated every step of the way, and bought the house as-is.

The result: Closed in December 2025, with no repairs, no cleanout and no fees for the sellers.

Renovated kitchen in a Hephzibah, GA ranch home
Renovated living room with stone fireplace in a Hephzibah, GA ranch home

After photos courtesy of Kaitlin Collins, eXp Realty.

Renovated white kitchen in an Aiken, SC colonial homeAfter
The same Aiken, SC kitchen before Longleaf bought the houseBefore

Aiken, SC

Selling a House With a Tax Lien

The challenge: A two-story brick colonial with years of deferred maintenance: rotting deck boards, holes in the drywall, a broken garage door spring and worn carpet. A state tax lien also had to be cleared before the house could sell.

What we did: We bought it as-is, worked with the closing attorney to clear the lien at closing, and took on every repair ourselves.

The result: The lien was settled at closing, and the seller didn’t have to make a single repair or pay a fee.

Renovated living room with brick fireplace in an Aiken, SC homeAfter
The same Aiken, SC living room before Longleaf bought the houseBefore
Renovated two-story brick colonial home in Aiken, SC

After photos courtesy of Kaitlin Collins, eXp Realty.

Brick ranch home on acreage in Thomson, GA

Thomson, GA

A Tired Landlord Sells a Vacant Rental

The challenge: After years as a landlord, the owner was ready to be done renting. The house was sitting vacant and needed work: a damaged kitchen ceiling, a leaking shower, no central heat and air, and storm damage left over from Hurricane Helene.

What we did: We made a fair cash offer on the house as-is. No contractors to chase, no new tenants to find and no showings, and we worked around the owner’s busy schedule.

The result: Closed in May 2025. The owner stepped away from the rental without spending another dollar on repairs.

Renovated brick ranch home in Augusta, GAAfter
The same Augusta, GA ranch home before Longleaf bought itBefore

Augusta, GA

A Vacant 1970s Brick Ranch

The challenge: The house was sitting empty, and the family needed a quick, simple sale. It needed new flooring throughout and a full round of updates before it could go on the market.

What we did: We made a fair cash offer on the house as-is, worked around the family’s schedule, and made the paperwork easy for everyone involved.

The result: The family closed on their timeline with no repairs, no showings and no fees.

Renovated kitchen with granite island in an Augusta, GA ranch home
Renovated sunroom in an Augusta, GA ranch home

After photos courtesy of Matt Kelly, WRKHORSE Real Estate.

More Stories From Around the CSRA

Inherited houses, storm damage, tired landlords, falling behind on payments, moving on. Here’s how we’ve helped families in Augusta, Martinez, Hephzibah, Thomson, Aiken and North Augusta.

Martinez, GA

Selling an Inherited House in Martinez

Two siblings inherited their parents’ home and were serving together as executors of the estate. Probate was already underway, but the house was dated. It needed paint, new flooring and bathroom updates before it could compete with other listings.

We made a cash offer on the house as-is and timed the closing to fit the probate process. The family took the keepsakes they wanted and left the rest for us to handle, and our crew cleared the overgrown backyard too. We closed in July 2025 with no repairs, no cleanout and no commissions.

Aiken, SC

Moving Out of State and Skipping the Remodel

After decades in Aiken, this homeowner was moving out of state. The plan had been to fix the house up and list it, but the kitchen needed a full remodel, and managing contractors in the middle of a move was more than they wanted to take on.

We bought the house as-is, kitchen and all, so they could skip the repairs, the showings and the waiting. We closed in April 2025.

Martinez, GA

Avoiding Foreclosure After Forbearance

This homeowner came out of a mortgage forbearance and couldn’t catch up on the missed payments. Foreclosure was getting closer every month.

We moved fast, made a cash offer and worked with the closing attorney to pay off the loan at closing. Instead of losing the house to foreclosure, she sold it on her own terms in June 2025 and walked away with cash in hand.

North Augusta, SC

Selling a Family Home From Across the Country

After 37 years in their North Augusta home, the owners had already moved to California. The house was mostly original and needed major updates before it could compete on the market.

We worked alongside their Realtors and the estate sale team clearing out the house, bought it as-is, and closed in July 2026.

Thomson, GA

An Out-of-Town Owner Lets Go of a Problem House

The owner had moved to Savannah and didn’t want to become a long-distance landlord. Someone was staying in the house without paying rent, the electrical panel was due for replacement, and an old burst pipe had left damage behind.

We made a cash offer on the house as-is and closed in June 2026, without her having to make a single repair.

Martinez, GA

Hurricane Damage With No Help From Insurance

Hurricane Helene tore shingles off this homeowner’s roof and dropped three or four trees in the backyard. FEMA assistance fell through because of where the house sits, and he couldn’t reapply. With repair bills he couldn’t cover and mortgage payments falling behind, he was worried about foreclosure.

We bought the house as-is, storm damage, fallen trees and all, and paid off the mortgage at closing so he could start fresh. We closed in February 2026.

Augusta, GA

Selling a Half-Finished Renovation

These owners bought a condemned house in Augusta to bring it back to life. They gutted the inside and put real money into the project, but they ran out of time to finish it.

We bought the house mid-renovation, exactly as it stood, so they could recover their investment and move on. We closed in May 2026.

Hephzibah, GA

A Clean Mortgage Payoff and a Fast Move

This couple wanted to move to a small town to be closer to family. They weren’t looking for a profit. They just wanted the mortgage paid off with no fees, or they would have had to list at a discount to cover agent commissions. The house needed cosmetic updates, from wood paneling to a peeling popcorn ceiling.

We covered the closing costs, paid off their loan and closed about a month after they signed, in March 2026.

Aiken, SC

Downsizing From a 1950s Home

This seller owned a three-bedroom house built in 1952 and was ready to downsize, with plans to build a smaller home on family land closer to loved ones. Updating an older house for the market wasn’t appealing, and speed mattered most.

We made a cash offer on the house as-is and closed in July 2025, so the move could happen on the family’s schedule instead of the market’s.

North Augusta, SC

Buying the Next Home Before Selling This One

This homeowner was closing on a new house across town and didn’t want to pay for two sets of utilities or wait months on a listing. The older home needed cosmetic work, and she wasn’t chasing top dollar. She wanted a quick, simple sale so she could put the proceeds toward the new house.

We made a cash offer, skipped the showings and repairs, and closed in July 2026.

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